Ayurveda means "the science of life" and is about being in harmony with the rhythms of nature. This 5,000-year-old scientific system correlated its findings through the comparison of the human being and the natural world. The physical and mental diagnosis helps identify imbalances in the body and understand what it is trying to correct. Daily habits and rhythms are studied & how they connect to the natural rhythms of nature. Gentle changes that will help alleviate longstanding problems are then prescribed.
What is an Ayurvedic consultation?
During the initial consultation, which lasts about 1h30, an in-depth evaluation of the individual’s medical history, current health concerns, lifestyle practices and eating habits is carried out. The nature or constitution (dosha) of the person and its imbalances are identified.
During the follow-up consultation, a detailed plan, tailored to the individual’s prakriti (nature) is provided. In the aim of returning the body to a state of healthy balance, nutritional guidance, treatments consisting of herbal remedies & supplements, massages using herbed infused oils, may be recommended, according the individual’s imbalances.
Price: 1st session: $90 (90min.) / Following sessions: $63 (60min.)
What is Shiro Abhyanga?
Shiro Abhyanga, also known as Indian Head Massage, is a thorough head massage, including the neck and upper back. It balances the central nervous system and promotes mental clarity, while conditioning the hair follicles and scalp. It relieves headache & mental stress, promotes hair growth & fights dandruff.
Price: $40 (30 minutes)
What is Pada Abhyanga?
Pada Abhyanga is a massage of the feet, calves and thighs. It awakens the vital energy areas in the soles, feet, calves and shins. It is a rejuvenating experience that releases deeply felt tension and leaves you relaxed and centered.
Price: $40 (30minutes)
What is Khizi?
Khizi involves the gently tapping and rubbing of the entire body with linen bags (boluses) filled with medicinal herbs, medicated powder or Navara rice. The boluses are dipped in warm medicated oil or warm milk. This treatment is recommended for Vata ailments such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, spondilosis, sports injuries, joint pain, and sore muscles.
Price: $98 (1 hour 30 min.)
What is Abhyanga?
Warm oil massages are ancient practices that are deeply therapeutic and luxurious. Abhyanga strenghtens the “qi” energy, life force. It can be performed at any time to reap its benefits or it can be adapted to address imbalances in the body.
During the massage, the long strokes, rhythmic flow and warm oil help sedate the nervous system. Marma points, an Ayurvedic cousin to acupuncture points, are stimulated along energy channels knowns as the “Nadi”’s, the Sanskrit word for “river” as well as “physical body”. The oils are made of medicated or Indian herbs and are specifically chosen to suit the client’s dosha.
Following the massage, the client receives a steam bath. This treatment helps the oil to deeply penetrate so that its benefits are enhanced. It also helps expel the impurities further, flushes the skin and opens the “srotas” (channels that provide the path for toxins to leave the body). Essential oils, also suited to the clieint’s dosha or ailment, are added to the steam.
Price: $98 (1 hour 30 min.)
What is Nasyam?
This treatment begins with a light facial massage and is followed by the inhalation of medicated steam. Nasal administration of herbal oils cleanses and purifies the sinuses, relieves allergies, sinusitis and headaches.
Price: $45 (30 minutes)
What Is Shirodhara?
Shirodhara, one of the oldest health and wellness treatment from India, is most efficient in treating anxiety, insomnia, mental exhaustion, excessive thinking, various mental disorders and can be an efficient complement to a therapy for depression. Without a doubt, it calms the nervous system and harmonizes Vata constitutions.
It is the gentle pouring of warm oil on the forehead in a slow, steady stream, back and forth, from one temple to the other, from a pot safely suspended above the client’s head, for about 30 minutes. It is then followed by a gentle head massage. Oils such as coconut, sesame, brahmi, bringaraj, warm milk or buttermilk are used. Coconut has a more cooling effect than sesame. Someone with a lot of Pitta or excess heat might benefit more from coconut oil. Milk Shirodhara is more cooling (calming) and is especially beneficial in the summer time.
Regular Shirodhara is considered an important tool in the pursuit of higher states of consciousness and improves the function of the 5 senses and memory.
Price: $80 (1 hour)
What is Kati Basti?
This is a treatment that relieves pain from sciatica or slipped discs, lower and upper back pain, stiff neck and stiff back muscles and injuries to the back. The affected area is soaked in medicated oil for about 20 to 30 minutes, then gently massaged.
Price: $45 (30 minutes)
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